Transits August 18 – 30 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ Achieve more in partnership Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from August 18th to 30th. This asterism is ruled by Aryaman and Bagha, which reveals the honest but leisurely style you bring to thinking and communication, with a focus on enjoyment. Uttara shares many similarities […] August 8, 2022July 25, 2022
Transits August 8 – 18 ~ Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Giving birth to a shared idea Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Purva Phalguni from August 8th to 18th 2022. This nakshatra translates to ‘the previous red one’ and expresses the pleasure-loving and affectionate side of Leo. You have your own opinion about big issues and like to remain independent, but reserve the right to indulge yourself and have […] July 29, 2022July 13, 2022
Transits July 31 – August 8 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Declare your intent Mercury, planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on July 31st 2022. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol of a Royal Throne-Room shows your communication becoming more confident and outgoing. You arrive at a decision by intuitive certainty, where you already sense the answer […] July 21, 2022June 29, 2022
Transits August 24 – September 2 ~ Mercury (in Uttara Phalguni) ~ A relaxed meeting of minds Mercury, planet of thought and business, is in the nakshatra of Uttara Phalguni spanning the signs of Leo and Virgo from August 24th to September 2nd. Uttara shares the symbol of a Hammock with its previous asterism, Purva Phalguni, though Mercury here is more concerned with being of service to other people. Both nakshatras are […] July 28, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 16 ~ Mercury (in Purva Phalguni) ~ Speak and share in style Mercury, planet of thought and speech, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni from August 16th, the nakshatra which translates to ‘the previous red one’. Purva’s symbol of a swinging hammock reveals its relaxed nature, more concerned with pure pleasure and affection than lordly and egocentric Magha which came before. You have definite opinions about big issues and like […] July 22, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 8 – 15 ~ Mercury (in Magha) ~ Make a bold mental leap Mercury, planet of media and commerce, enters the nakshatra of Magha in the sign of Leo on August 8th until 15th 2021. This nakshatra translates to ‘The Grand’ and its symbol is a royal throne-room, where your communication becomes confident and outgoing. You arrive at decisions by intuitive certainty, already sensing the answer to any […] July 12, 2021November 5, 2021
Transits August 7 – 10 ~ Mercury (in Gandanta) ~ Thinking goes from intuition to affirmation Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, is in the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from August 7th to 10th. This double-junction area which translates to a ‘knot-end’ stretches from the final pada of Cancer-Ashlesha through the first of Leo-Magha, and has a quality of instability and karmic interference. It’s hard to […] July 12, 2021November 5, 2021
Your Palana Devata – The Deity of Sustenance Your Palana Devata is the nurturing deity in your birth chart – the divine energy that sustains you and provides for your material wellbeing. In Vedic astrology, this deity governs the Artha aspect of life, which relates to stability, career, money, and the resources you need for comfort and security. Who is your Palana Devata? […] Written by Align27 October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
You Might Be A Different Sign Than You Thought If you’re checking your birth chart on align27 and notice that some planets are in different zodiac signs than you expected, don’t worry! This might be because you’re more familiar with the Western astrological system, whereas align27 uses Vedic, or Indian astrology. So, what’s the difference between these two systems? Essentially, Western Astrology is based on the tropical zodiac, which aligns […] Written by Align27 October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
Dec 26, 2025 – Jan 12, 2026 ~ Sun, Venus Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Find meaning in love The light-giving Sun and Venus, planet of relationships, come together in Sagittarius from Dec 29th, 2025, to January 12th, 2026. These two planetary enemies have a powerful effect on each other while they move closely together through Purva and Uttara Ashadha. You are friendly and outgoing, are open to new company, and may receive more […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 ~ Mars, Mercury Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Speak the truth fearlessly Mercury, planet of thought, comes together with assertive Mars in Sagittarius from Dec 29th 2025 to Jan 15th 2026. This conjunction is part of a larger group of planets in this sign in the New Year period, which puts your focus on meaning and a promise of mental freedom, either through travel or study. Mercury […] Written by Align27 November 24, 2025November 24, 2025
Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 12, 2026 ~ Sun, Venus, Mars Conjunction (in Sagittarius) ~ Find new meaning and motivation The Sun, Venus, and Mars are conjunct in Sagittarius from December 20th, 2025, to January 12th, 2026, making a dynamic combination going into the New Year. This is a good time for socializing and also making a concrete connection with any new people you meet. Sun and Mars are planetary friends in a mutually friendly […] Written by Align27 November 21, 2025November 24, 2025
Vedic Astrology based Rituals for Radiant Skin Skin is the largest organ in our body, and skin issues primarily occur with a flared-up pitta dosha. According to Vedic Astrology, the skin is ruled by the planet Mercury. When Mercury is afflicted by Mars, Sun, or Ketu (the planets connected to the fire element), we are more prone to skin-related problems as they […] Written by Align27 May 27, 2024June 6, 2024